THE UK MIDLANDS BUS IMAGE GALLERY
First Midland Red West
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 In a break from the traditions of Midland Red and the constraints of the National Bus Company, in 1984 Midland Red West acquired two Plaxton Panorama 3200 bodied Leyland Tigers in this silver nad green livery for international work with Eurocruising logos. They were part of a batch of six, a pair in Midwest coach livery 1002-1003, another pair in National Express Rapide 1004-1005 and 1005-1006, of which this is 1006 (B106JAB). Now presevred at the Dewsbury Bus Museumm the coach is seen arriving at Donington Park for SHOWBUS international 2018.
Picture ref 18-4067 |
 In 2022 the coach formed part of the National Express fiftieth anniversary display at SHOWBUS5O at the Hertfordshire County Showground. The coach is seen leaving the event followed by a Sullivan Buses Alexander Dennis Enviro400, E36 (SN59AWH).
Picture ref 22-5572 |
 An unusual entry at SHOWBUS international 2010 was Irizar PB bodied Scania K114EB 23305 (YN54NXX) with markings for Hydesville Tower School in Walsall.  |
 Another May 2011 view in Malvern, though the flags may make you think it was 2012 (Diamond Jubilee year). First Midland Red Optare Solo 53050 (VU03YKD) is on the 44 to Worcester, a far cry from the days of BMMO D9s on the 144. |
 Sister vehicle, 53048 (VU03YKB) had made it into preservation and is seen arriving for the first Hertfordshire SHOWBUS in 2019, restored to its original fleet number 1709.
Picture ref 19-1758 |
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